Stick #54: Obstacles Everywhere (Slightly Unfavorable)
门外青山路几重，行来处处有拦胸。阻碍虽多可绕行，另辟蹊径亦相通。
Plain reading
Beyond the door, green hills and layered roads — barriers meet you at every turn. Yet the straight path is not the only path; a detour may still reach the same destination.
Interpretation
This is a slightly unfavorable lot titled "Obstacles Everywhere." Beyond the gate lie hills upon hills, and every step meets resistance. Yet "another path may still connect" shows that when the main road fails, a side approach may arrive. Be flexible now; do not walk one road to its bitter end.
Advice
When the main plan is blocked, list two backup routes at once and test each with one step. Ask those who faced similar trouble — they often reveal an unexpected way through.
From the Records of the Grand Historian: Zhang Liang received the book at Yi Bridge. Obstruction led to the Yellow Stone Elder's guidance, and he later aided the Han — a sign that barriers may hide turning points.